Lemon and Coriander Soup ( Vitamin C Rich)

Lemon and Coriander Soup (Vitamin C Rich) Video by Tarla Dalal

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1. For the basic vegetables stock of lemon and coriander soup | healthy lemon coriander soup | lemon coriander vitamin c rich soup |, wash the vegetables to remove any dirt.
   
2. Chop all the vegetables up. There is no need to chop the vegetables finely as you just need to simmer them till they release out all the flavor.
   
3. Boil 3 cups of water in a deep non-stick pan. The pan should be able to hold all the vegetables plus a few extra inches of water.
   
4. Add the cauliflower. There is no need to be so specific about the vegetables you add. Onions, carrots and celery are the basic flavor-imparting agents for your soup. You can combine them with whatever is easily available like garlic, mushrooms, bell peppers or fresh herbs like parsley, thyme, rosemary and leek. Avoid starchy vegetables as they tend to make the stock cloudy.
   
5. Now, also add the carrots. You can add any amount of vegetables but, make sure all the vegetables are added in equal proportions.
   
6. Add the cabbage.
   
7. Finally, add the celery. This is a vital flavoring agent to any stock recipe.
   
8. Add the onions.
   
9. Simmer the vegetable stock of lemon and coriander soup | healthy lemon coriander soup | lemon coriander vitamin c rich soup | for around 30 minutes on a slow flame.
   
10. Strain the vegetable stock using a strainer and discard the vegetables. Keep aside.
    

1. To make the corn flour- water mixture for the lemon and coriander soup | healthy lemon coriander soup | lemon coriander vitamin c rich soup |, take a bowl and put corn flour into it.
   
2. Add 2 tbsp. of water.
   
3. Mix very well till no lumps remain. This mixture is called corn flour slurry and is used as a thickening agent in most soup recipes.
   
4. To make Lemon and coriander soup, take a deep non-stick pan. Put the oil into it and heat it.
   
5. Now, add the garlic. Finely chopped garlic gives a nice bite to the lemon coriander soup.
   
6. Add the green chilies. This will add zing to your Lemon and Coriander soup.
   
7. Sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds. These ingredients enhance the flavor of your soup.
   
8. Likewise, add the onions.
   
9. Sauté on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes or till they become translucent.
   
10. Add the cabbage. Make sure the cabbage is fresh and crisp. Stale cabbage will impart an undesirable flavor into your soup.
    
11. Furthermore, add carrots.
    
12. Sauté all the vegetables on a medium flame for 1 minute.
    
13. Now it's time to add the liquid ingredients to the soup. Add the prepared basic vegetable stock first.
    
14. Similarly, add salt and lemon juice.
    
15. Now, add the corn flour-water mixture. This cornflour slurry will give your soup the desired consistency.
    
16. Mix well and cook the lemon and coriander soup on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
    
17. Turn off the flame and add the coriander. Never add the coriander while the lemon and coriander soup is boiling and always add the coriander just before serving as it tends to become dark.
    
18. Give the lemon and coriander soup a stir so that all the ingredients incorporate well.
    
19. Pour the lemon and coriander soup out into your soup bowl and serve immediately. The soup has to be served immediately because it might turn bitter if kept for a long time.
    

1. Lemon and Coriander Soup – A Clear Soup loaded with Vitamins.   A bowl of hot soup is always pleasing. It’s the most healthiest and nourishing start you can give to your meals – whether you are dining at home or at a restaurant. While the options available in the restaurants are less nourishing, you can easily whip up a bowlful of wholesome soup for yourself in your own kitchen. Loaded with finely chopped veggies, this Lemon and Coriander Soup is brimming with vitamin A and Vitamin C. Both these antioxidants have a horde of functions to perform in our body. Vitamin A along with protein is a key nutrient in acquiring clear vision and preventing age related eye diseases. On the other hand, vitamin C boosts our immune system. It makes our system strong enough to fight against diseases like cold and cough to even chronic diseases like cancer. Both these key vitamins together also help to ward off the harmful free radicals from the body and reduce inflammation. This in turn keeps all the cells, tissues and organs in good shape. For those aiming to lose weight, avoid the cornflour completely as it is optional. To conclude, this soup is a ladder to a HEALTHY YOU!